A Song for Darkwood 5

A Song for Darkwood 5 will be Darkwood's selection process for Maia Song Contest 28. After the success of the previous edition, as well as the decline of public excitement for the Maia Song Contest, the GMBN decided to host the show for Darkwood's comeback. The winning song will be given the honor to represent Darkwood in the Maia Song Contest 28 held in Wolfestan.

Format
Shortly following the results of Maia Song Contest 27, the GMBN announced that, for Darkwood's return to the contest, a preselection would be held for the country. The reason behind this was to create excitement for the Maia Song Contest, since public opinion had taken a sharp downturn following Darkwood's withdraw. Also, the GMBN stated that after W. Darling's success in the contest, a preselection would be the best option for future results.

The show will be held a very similar fashion to A Song for Darkwood 4. Ten entries will compete and juries from each voting country will award their points in the Maia Song Contest format. A special vote from the Darkwood public will also be used. It will have the same format as the juries.

The presenters of the show were announced along with the show itself. Mika Newton returned from her hosting of the previous edition, while drag queens MUFF and Darkaystia Wood hosted for the first time, with MUFF joining Newton on stage and Wood handling the green room.

The opening act of the show will be the winner of Maia Song Contest 27, Tkay Maidza. She will perform the winning song "Bom Bom" while also being joined on stage by the participants of the selection. There will also be a special video shown during the opening, which will show the MBU council and various heads of delegation from across Maia welcoming Darkwood back to the Maia Song Contest.

The first of two interval acts was announced to be Arkaystian drag queen Gammon. She will perform a medley of Maia Song Contest hits, including "Cellophane", "Shame on You", "Get Outta My Way" and "Lookie Lookie". The second interval act will be Arkaystian girl band Serebro. They will perform three of their hits: "Song #1", "Chocolate", and "Mi Mi Mi".

Participants
The participants were revealed on July 2nd, 2019, and consisted of ten different artists, including two returning ones. All songs were sung in the English language.

Shura previously represented Darkwood in Maia Song Contest 9, placing 11th in the final with "What's It Gonna Be?", and Everything Everything participated in Maia Song Contest 19, placing 16th in the semi final with the song "Can't Do".

Results
Playlist is here

Recap is here